Middle East And Africa Frozen Fruits And Vegetables Market
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Market, By Product Type (Frozen Vegetable Mix, Frozen Fruit Mix); By Technology (Flash-Freezing/ Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), Belt Freezing, High Pressure-Assisted Freezing, Others); By End User (Food Service Sector, Household/Retail Sector); By Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Rest of MEA); Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Published Date: December 2023
- Report ID: BWC23988
- Available Format: PDF
- Page: 400
Report Overview
The growing awareness for the health benefits of fruits and vegetables and a spurring demand for convenience foods are expected to boost the growth of Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable market during the forecast period between 2023 and 2029.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2029
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market size was estimated to be worth USD 218.49 million in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.83%, reaching a value of USD 307 million by 2029. Major growth factors for the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market include changing lifestyles and rising demand for convenience foods along with an increasing workforce in the region. Furthermore, growing accessibility to frozen fruit and vegetables through supermarkets/hypermarkets and the availability of exotic fruits and vegetables are anticipated to present lucrative growth opportunities to the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market.
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables – Overview
Frozen fruits and vegetables are packed below freezing point to preserve and extend their durability. Its market is gaining momentum and expanding rapidly, especially in recent years. This is because they are readily available on the market and come at a lower cost. Consumers prefer frozen fruits and vegetables because they are healthier. Furthermore, frozen foods retain their vitamins and minerals while maintaining their protein, starch, and fat content. That’s the reason why the demand for a diverse range of products, such as ready-to-eat foods, salads, and fruit juices, is growing by leaps and bounds. Through freezing techniques, the chances of the food having a chemical reaction are reduced significantly, and a higher temperature ensures the stoppage of micro-organism development in it, which ensures a higher shelf life.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
Growth Drivers
Growth in the Online Grocery Stores
The market is witnessing a rapid shift towards online channels for the purchase of daily grocery needs, which is anticipated to present growth opportunities to the Middle East and Africa frozen fruits and vegetable market. Popular online grocery channels in these countries, such as Amazon, DesertCart SA, Farzana, Harvest App, and others, offer a wide range of products and the convenience of real-time and no-contact home delivery. Furthermore, rising smartphone and internet penetration coupled with online payment modes is expected to positively impact the Middle East and Africa frozen fruits and vegetable market during the forecast period.
Restraints
Consumer Inclination toward Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
The lack of awareness regarding the higher nutrient content of frozen fruit and vegetables compared to fresh produce acts as a major market restraint for its growth in the MEA region. A greater proportion of consumers still choose fresh fruits and vegetables because they are thought to have higher nutritional value. With rising health consciousness, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are increasingly choosing fresh fruits and vegetables over frozen ones since they are higher in nutrients and lower in calories, lowering the risk of a number of health problems.
Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
The raging war between Israel and Hamas, a Palestine-based militant and nationalist organization, sends shockwaves across various industries, particularly oil & gas, transcending geographic boundaries and affecting businesses globally. The conflict between Israel-Hamas has been a longstanding, deeply entrenched geopolitical issue. On October 07, 2023, Hamas, in a surprise and heavy attack, struck Israel with thousands of rockets and infiltrations killing more than 1,100 people. In response, the prime minister of Israel declared war against Hamas and anticipated that the war would be ‘long and difficult.’ The United States has sent its warships and aid to Israel and stated that its citizens were killed in the war. At the end of October 2023, it was estimated that more than 10,000 people during the war.
Also, the war in Middle East will affect industries across verticals and regions. Oil & gas is one of the adversely affected industries by the war. The Middle East, including Israel, is a vital hub for oil production and transportation. Any disturbance in the Middle East region instantly raises concerns about oil supply disruptions, leading to increased oil prices worldwide. For example, the World Bank anticipates that the crude oil prices would spike to a range of USD 140–157 a barrel in the long term, if the war continues to escalate and spreads to other regions. This spike in oil and energy costs will have a domino effect on multiple industries. As fossil fuel is one of the main cost factors for transport and logistics, companies and end users in the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market face the brunt of rising fuel prices. Volatile and higher fuel prices could increase the cost of frozen fruits and vegetables, resulting in the declined demand for them affecting their sales and market growth.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
Segmental Coverage
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market – By Product Type
Based on product type, the Middle East and African Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market is segmented into frozen vegetable mix and frozen fruit mix. The frozen vegetable mix segment holds the largest share in the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market. Along with longer shelf life and higher nutrition content compared to their fresh counterparts, frozen vegetables also offer the convenience of ready-to-eat meals to consumers. With an increasingly hectic lifestyle, the demand for vegetable mix is only anticipated to surge during the forecast period.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market – By Technology
Based on technology, the Middle East and African Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market is segmented into flash-freezing/individual quick freezing (IQF), belt freezing, high pressure-assisted freezing, and others. The flash-freezing/individual quick freezing (IQF) segment holds the largest market share owing to the highest retention of vitamins in the products. According to the University of Southern California, the vitamins are retained in the produce as soon as they ripen due to the flash-freezing process, which also helps to preserve its flavor and tenderness.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market – By End User
Based on end user, the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market is segmented into the food service sector and the household/retail sector. The food service sector accounts for the highest share of the market. A high percentage of restaurants, cafeterias, catering operators, and other food service providers prefer frozen fruits and vegetables because of their higher shelf life and ability to easily overcome the market challenges of supply chain and labor disruptions. However, the household/retail sector is anticipated to register a high growth rate during the forecast period due to growing health awareness among consumers.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market – By Country
The Middle East and Africa Frozen fruit and vegetable market covers a number of country-specific markets, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, and the rest of MEA. Saudi Arabia dominates the Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market in the Middle East and Africa and is estimated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period as well. The strong tourism and hospitality sector and the rising female workforce in the country are emerging as a major contributing factor to the increasing demand for frozen fruit and vegetables in the country.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market include Ardo Group, Greenyard, Bonduelle Group, Pinguin, Dole Food Company, McCain Foods Limited, Birds Eye, H.J. Heinz Company, Simplot, Al Kabeer Group, Sunbulah Group, Americana Group, Agthia Group, Karsten Group, and Eskort Limited.
To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
Recent Developments
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In March 2023 – Farzana, a fresh fruit and vegetable distributor and importer based in the UAE, expanded its imports in the fresh and frozen fruit and vegetable segments, with more than 200,000 tons of food, and relaunched company-owned brand brands Lavida and Farmila.
Scope of the Report
Attributes |
Details |
Years Considered |
Historical Data – 2019–2022 |
Base Year – 2022 |
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Estimated Year – 2023 |
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Forecast Period– 2023–2029 |
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Facts Covered |
Revenue in USD Million |
Market Coverage |
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Rest of MEA |
Product/ Service Segmentation |
Product Type, Technology, End User, Country |
Key Players |
Ardo Group, Greenyard, Bonduelle Group, Pinguin, Dole Food Company, McCain Foods Limited, Birds Eye, H.J. Heinz Company, Simplot, Al Kabeer Group, Sunbulah Group, Americana Group, Agthia Group, Karsten Group, Eskort Limited |
By Product Type
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Frozen Vegetable Mix
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Frozen Fruit Mix
By Technology
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Flash-Freezing/ Individual Quick Freezing (IQF)
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Belt Freezing
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High Pressure-Assisted Freezing
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Others
By End User
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Food Service Sector
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Household/Retail Sector
By Country
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Saudi Arabia
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UAE
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Qatar
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Kuwait
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South Africa
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Nigeria
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Algeria
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Rest of MEA
- Research Framework
- Research Objective
- Product Overview
- Market Segmentation
- Executive Summary
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Insights
- Industry Value Chain Analysis
- DROC Analysis
- Growth Drivers
- Growing Demand for Convenience Foods
- Increasing Awareness of the Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
- Restraints
- High Prices of Fruits
- Cultural Preferences of Consuming Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Opportunities
- Growing E-Commerce Market
- Expansion into New Markets
- Challenges
- Competition from Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Food Safety Concerns
- Growth Drivers
- Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
- Regulatory Framework
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Threat of New Entrants
- Threat of Substitutes
- Intensity of Rivalry
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Overview
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share and Forecast
- By Product Type
- Frozen Vegetable Mix
- Frozen Fruit Mix
- By Technology
- Flash-Freezing/ Individual Quick Freezing (IQF)
- Belt Freezing
- High Pressure-Assisted Freezing
- Others
- By End User
- Food Service Sector
- Household/Retail Sector
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Algeria
- Rest of MEA
- By Product Type
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Technology
- By End User
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
- Competitive Landscape
- List of Key Players and Their Offerings
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share Analysis, 2022
- Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
- Impact of Covid-19 on Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market
- Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
- Ardo Group
- Greenyard
- Bonduelle Group
- Pinguin
- Dole Food Company
- McCain Foods Limited
- Birds Eye
- H.J. Heinz Company
- Simplot
- Al Kabeer Group
- Sunbulah Group
- Americana Group
- Agthia Group
- Karsten Group
- Eskort Limited
- Other Prominent Players
- Key Strategic Recommendations
- Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
- Primary & Secondary Research
- Quantitative Research
- Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
- Assumptions & Limitations
- Qualitative Research
*Financial information of case of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
Figures
Figure 1 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
Figure 4 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 5 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 6 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 7 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 8 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 9 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 10 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 11 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 12 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 13 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 14 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 15 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 16 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 17 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 18 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 19 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 20 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 21 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 22 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 23 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 24 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 25 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 26 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 27 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 28 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 29 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 30 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 31 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 32 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 33 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 34 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 35 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 36 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 37 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029
Figure 38 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 39 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Figure 40 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Tables
Table 1 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 2 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 3 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 4 Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 5 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 6 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 7 Saudi Arabia Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 8 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 9 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 10 UAE Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 11 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 12 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 13 Qatar Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 14 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 15 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 16 Kuwait Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 17 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 18 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 19 South Africa Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 20 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 21 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 22 Nigeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 23 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 24 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 25 Algeria Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 26 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 27 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 28 Rest of MEA Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029
Table 29 Ardo Group Company Overview
Table 30 Ardo Group Financial Overview
Table 31 Greenyard Company Overview
Table 32 Greenyard Financial Overview
Table 33 Bonduelle Group Company Overview
Table 34 Bonduelle Group Financial Overview
Table 35 Pinguin Company Overview
Table 36 Pinguin Financial Overview
Table 37 Dole Food Company: Company Overview
Table 38 Dole Food Company Financial Overview
Table 39 McCain Foods Limited Company Overview
Table 40 McCain Foods Limited Financial Overview
Table 41 Birds Eye Company Overview
Table 42 Birds Eye Financial Overview
Table 43 H.J. Heinz Company: Company Overview
Table 44 H.J. Heinz Company Financial Overview
Table 45 Simplot Company Overview
Table 46 Simplot Financial Overview
Table 47 Al Kabeer Group Company Overview
Table 48 Al Kabeer Group Financial Overview
Table 49 Sunbulah Group Company Overview
Table 50 Sunbulah Group Financial Overview
Table 51 Eskort Limited Company Overview
Table 52 Eskort Limited Financial Overview
Table 53 Other Prominent Players Company Overview
Table 54 Other Prominent Players Financial Overview
Market Segmentation
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